Technologies

Will Putin Prevent Rebrikov from Attempting Heritable Genome Editing?

By Pete Shanks | 10.08.2019
Biopolitical Times
The Russian molecular biologist who wants to edit the genomes of human embryos is getting impatient with authorities who won't yet let him go ahead.
Policies

U.S. Government Plans to Collect DNA from Detained Immigrants

By Caitlin Dickerson, The New York Times | 10.02.2019

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The Department of Homeland Security said it would begin collecting genetic data on hundreds of thousands of immigrants in federal detention facilities.
Genomics

Despite Calls for a Moratorium, More ‘Three-Parent’ Babies Expected Soon

By Emily Mullin, One Zero | 09.16.2019

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At least 10 babies have been born to apparently infertile women as a result of a controversial in vitro fertilization...

Assisted Reproduction
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The idea of using a “three-parent baby” technique for infertility just got a boost

By Jessica Hamzelou, MIT Technology Review | 03.03.2023

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Assisted Reproduction
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Three-parent baby technique could create babies at risk of severe disease

By Jessica Hamzelou, MIT Technology Review | 03.02.2023

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Assisted Reproduction
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Couple sues Pasadena fertility clinic after baby is born with stomach-cancer gene

By Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times | 03.01.2023

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Genetic Selection

A Sandbox for Designer Babies?

By Pete Shanks | 02.23.2023
Biopolitical Times
Human Genetic Modification

End of an Error?

By Pete Shanks | 02.20.2023
Biopolitical Times
Human Genetic Modification
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Paul Berg, pioneer in gene splicing who led way for biotech, dies at 96

By Brian Murphy, The Washington Post | 02.18.2023

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Genomics
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The American Society of Human Genetics Struggles to Face Its Past

By Robert Resta and Diane B. Paul, The DNA Exchange | 02.15.2023

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Genomics
a realistic drawing of a dodo bird.

Dodo 'de-extinction' announcement causes conservation debate

By James Ashworth, Natural History Museum | 02.15.2023

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Animal Biotechnologies